Keagan Girdlestone rides a bike for first time since horrific crash (video)

Keagan Girdlestone is making a strong recovery after a horrific crash during Coppa della Pace in June that left him in critical but stable condition in hospital.

In a video posted to YouTube, the 19-year-old undertakes a short ride that won’t be the longest or fastest he’s ever done, but no-one would argue against it being the most courageous and inspirational. Beforehand, he said: “I’m excited, I’m nervous, I don’t know if I’m going to be able to ride the bike.”